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Definitions for builder
ˈbɪl dərbuilder

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. builder, detergent buildernoun

    a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action

  2. buildernoun

    a person who creates a business or who organizes and develops a country

    "empire builder"

  3. builder, constructornoun

    someone who contracts for and supervises construction (as of a building)

Wiktionary

  1. buildernoun

    A person who builds or constructs things.

  2. buildernoun

    A bodybuilder.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Buildernoun

    He that builds; an architect.

    Etymology: from build.

    But fore-accounting oft makes builders miss;
    They found, they felt, they had no lease of bliss. Philip Sidney.

    When they, which had seen the beauty of the first temple built by Solomon, beheld how far it excelled the second, which had not builders of like abilities, the tears of their grieved eyes the prophets endeavoured, with comforts, to wipe away. Richard Hooker, b. v. § 14.

    Mark’d out for such an use, as if ’twere meant
    T’ invite the builder, and his choice prevent. John Denham.

    Her wings with lengthen’d honour let her spread,
    And, by her greatness, shew her builder’s fame. Matthew Prior.

ChatGPT

  1. builder

    A builder is a professional or individual who constructs, designs, or repairs structures, typically buildings or houses. They interpret architectural plans, assemble necessary materials, and oversees the construction process, often working with additional tradespeople such as plumbers or electricians. Builders can refer to both a person or a company that employs a team of construction professionals. Additionally, the term can metaphorically apply to someone who creates or develops concepts, ideas, or plans.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Buildernoun

    one who builds; one whose occupation is to build, as a carpenter, a shipwright, or a mason

Wikidata

  1. Builder

    Builder is a United States Navy occupational rating. A builder is responsible for the construction and repair of wood, concrete, and masonry structures. Their work can involve sheet rock, ceramic tile, or painting, while senior personnel deal with material estimates and labor projections. Builders also conduct the Navy's combat and disaster preparedness operations. The Builder's rating badge shows two traditional tools for construction - the carpenter's square and the plumb-bob. At the Master Chief Petty Officer level, Builder merges with the Engineering Aide and Steelworker ratings. At this level, they are referred to as a Master Chief Constructionman.

Editors Contribution

  1. builder

    A person with the accurate and specific ability, experience, skills, qualifications and training to build.

    The builder was truthful, honest, kind and helpful.


    Submitted by MaryC on March 24, 2020  

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  1. Nouns Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'builder' in Nouns Frequency: #1911

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of builder in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of builder in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of builder in a Sentence

  1. Odeta Kushi:

    Mortgage applications have been trending higher alongside lower rates, pending home sales are up, and builder confidence increased in January, interested buyers are out there. From a financial perspective, the decision to buy a home comes down to a payment-to-paycheck calculation, and lower rates may help to reduce the mortgage payment while higher incomes can increase one’s monthly paycheck.

  2. Engineer.AI:

    A hosting platform was built first, which generated cash and we then used to cash to create the builder platform. ~ Engineer.ai CEO

  3. Freddie Mac:

    As inflation continues to moderate, mortgage rates declined again this week, rates are at their lowest level since September of last year, boosting both homebuyer demand and home builder sentiment. Declining rates are providing a much-needed boost to the housing market, but the supply of homes remains a persistent concern.

  4. Debasish Mridha, M.D.:

    Not the builder, but the writer, creates the road to the future.

  5. Engineer.AI:

    We believe that everyone should be empowered to unlock their true potential in being a Builder, irrespective of what they know, what they have and what they are afraid of. In everything we do, we believe in pushing the boundaries of conventional thinking; to look at every problem differently and from the ground up.”

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